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NewsMarch 26, 2012

Paccar's Sobic Talks Trends at MATS Breakfast Briefing

Trucking is looking up, despite challenges such as federal regulation and rising fuel prices, said Dan Sobic, executive vice president at Paccar, during the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association annual Breakfast Briefing at the Mid-America Trucking Show last Friday

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NewsMarch 26, 2012

Green Truck Association Announces Three Technology Councils

The Green Truck Association, an affiliate division of the National Truck Equipment Association, has formed three technology councils to better represent specific segments within the green truck industry

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NewsMarch 26, 2012

FMCSA Officials Get Input on EOBRs at Mid-America Trucking Show

LOUISVILLE, KY -- Officials with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration got an earful Friday about a number of issues relating to hours of service, electronic onboard recorders, and how trucking companies use EOBRs and other in-cab technologies to harass drivers

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NewsMarch 25, 2012

Volvo Hybrid Truck, Mean Green, to Attempt World Speed Record

Mean Green, said to be the world's fastest hybrid truck, will attempt to reach speeds in excess of 165 mph (260 km/h) April 27 at Wendover Airfield in Utah to best its own world speed records

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NewsMarch 23, 2012

FleetPride Opens Location in Cincinnati

FleetPride opened a new location in Cincinnati, located at 2514 Commerce Blvd

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NewsMarch 23, 2012

TWNA Presents Rolf Lockwood With Lifetime Achievement Award

LOUISVILLE, KY -- Rolf Lockwood, vice president of editorial at Newcom Business Media and the founding editor of its flagship publication, Today's Trucking, last night received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Truck Writers of North Americ

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NewsMarch 23, 2012

Trucker Who Rescued Woman From Gunman is 2011 Goodyear Highway Hero

LOUISVILLE, KY -- The 2011 North America Highway Hero is a Tennessee-based truck driver who rescued a woman from a gun-wielding attacker. Chosen from among four finalists, Mike Schiotis of Spring Hill, Tenn., last night accepted the 29th annual award from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., the sponsor

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NewsMarch 22, 2012

Vipar Heavy Duty Names James McGuire Director of Business Development

Vipar Heavy Duty named James McGuire director of business development with responsibility for stockholder development in the Central U.S

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NewsMarch 22, 2012

TCA Highway Angel Helps Man Having Heart Attack

The Truckload Carriers Association's latest Highway Angel is Jonathan "AZ" Atzenhofer, a professional truck driver for FTC Transportation Inc. of Oklahoma City

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NewsMarch 22, 2012

Atlas Van Lines Rewards Professional Van Operators During Annual Event

Atlas Van Lines announced its annual driver appreciation event, known as Bravo (Boosting Recognition of Atlas Van Operators), is scheduled for April 16-20

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